Need Infor Avenger Squadrons

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It seems that the Avenger was used by VT-8 torpedo squadron.As memory serves the unit took part in the Battle of Midway in 1942.
 
Here you are a shot of TBF-1 Avenger of VT-8 unit photographed at NAS Norfolk on 26th March 1942.

The pic source unknown.
 

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Interesting pic there Wojtek. 8-T-1 was the sole survivor of the six Avengers that launched from Midway Island. 8-T-3 shown on the Minicraft kit box cover was one of the unlucky TBFs.

Note: At the time of the Battle of Midway the red circle inside the white star had been eliminated on all AAF and Navy insignias.

TO
 
Yes you are right TO. The Avenger wears an early camo scheme used by VT-8. What is more this TB was one of the first Avangers that the unit received. I think it is just that day in the pic.

I have found a few profiles of the machine and the one of the top-box.
 

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So undoubtedly these red circles were removed from the US markings in that period.
A nice pic TO.THX for posting.
 
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